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# Dark Prophecy, The-Trials of Apollo, The Book Two

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Review: Riordan's Got His Groove Back - Following the disappointment that was The Blood of Olympus, I was again let down with The Trials of Apollo, The Hidden Oracle. Book One just didn't do it for me for some reason. I found that the book dragged on, the adventures weren't; very fun, the characters weren't as fun as others, and the voice of Apollo was repetitive, exhaustive, and not at all how he was depicted in the Titan's Curse. He was just so whiny. I wasn't; sure if I should buy the second book, but commitment to the Riordan brand didn't give me another option. And I'm so glad I didn't give up on him after two major disappointments. Book Two, The Dark Prophecy, didn't allow me to put down the book. While I struggled to finish Book One, Book Two was exactly what you would call a page-turner. The adventures were a lot of fun, Apollo was less whiny and more 'goddy', as he should've been from the beginning, and even though this particular book did not feature Percy Jackson, the characters were amazing and bad ass. Oh, and LEOOOOO. My only qualm is that there wasn't NEARLY enough Leo in this book. It also seems like this will be the most LEOO we will be getting, which is heart quenching since we just got him back, but Riordan makes up for this by that INCREDIBLE surprise he left for us on that last page. Book One left me hoping this would just be a trilogy, Book Two left me begging for an extension on the five book deal. Good job, Rick! You're still not forgiven for the drab that was Blood of Olympus, though!
Review: Apollo is a Dork - Rick Riordan brings us another amazing book in the wondrous world of gods and myths that he has built. Delving ever deeper into the ‘not so common’ mythologies along the way. In this book, Apollo has left Camp Half-Blood behind with Leo, Calypso and our favorite mechanical dragon, Festus, to restore the Oracles, demigod communication and to (hopefully) regain his Godly prowess and return to Mount Olympus. “I may or may not have emptied my bladder in the channel. (Don’t tell Leo. He was downstream.)” Oh goodness, Apollo is a Dork and breaks the fourth wall almost as much as Deadpool! (But in a more kid friendly manner.) Apollo is such a sassy, narcissistic character who you can’t help but like, even with his hilarious disdain for us mortals and our mortal ways of doing things. But I can already see a new side to Apollo unfolding throughout the pages of series as it continues. I have thoughts that his heart is growing, not unlike that of the Grinch, and that Apollo is learning about family and friendship and a new sense of home because so far the stories seem to center around a safe haven for our hero friends and well… let’s face it, the Gods seem to have a disconnect when it comes to mortal lives. So I’m curious to see how these feelings of Apollo’s, lessons and friendships he is gaining will affect him once he returns to Olympus. Besides Apollo we see the return of some familiar characters (YES!!) and meet many new and endearing ones, as well as a new sanctuary for those who seek one. This book is full of adventure, a few twists, and lots of laughs and even has some adorable LGBTQ characters that I honestly adored. You know, Apollo himself is bisexual. And if you ever get curious while reading one of Riordan’s books, Google and discover even more about the mythology behind the story and see how Riordan keeps it true to history, but tweaked to fit the stories. Definitely cannot wait for the next branch of Apollo’s (or Lester’s Papadopoulos’s) adventures in The Burning Maze!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,147 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in Children's Greek & Roman Tales & Myths #101 in Fantasy for Children #124 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Book 2 of 5  | Trials of Apollo |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (20,085) |
| Dimensions  | 5.24 x 1.14 x 7.56 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 5 - 9 |
| ISBN-10  | 1484780647 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1484780640 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 414 pages |
| Publication date  | October 2, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Disney Hyperion |
| Reading age  | 10 - 13 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Riordan's Got His Groove Back
*by S***E on July 30, 2017*

Following the disappointment that was The Blood of Olympus, I was again let down with The Trials of Apollo, The Hidden Oracle. Book One just didn't do it for me for some reason. I found that the book dragged on, the adventures weren't; very fun, the characters weren't as fun as others, and the voice of Apollo was repetitive, exhaustive, and not at all how he was depicted in the Titan's Curse. He was just so whiny. I wasn't; sure if I should buy the second book, but commitment to the Riordan brand didn't give me another option. And I'm so glad I didn't give up on him after two major disappointments. Book Two, The Dark Prophecy, didn't allow me to put down the book. While I struggled to finish Book One, Book Two was exactly what you would call a page-turner. The adventures were a lot of fun, Apollo was less whiny and more 'goddy', as he should've been from the beginning, and even though this particular book did not feature Percy Jackson, the characters were amazing and bad ass. Oh, and LEOOOOO. My only qualm is that there wasn't NEARLY enough Leo in this book. It also seems like this will be the most LEOO we will be getting, which is heart quenching since we just got him back, but Riordan makes up for this by that INCREDIBLE surprise he left for us on that last page. Book One left me hoping this would just be a trilogy, Book Two left me begging for an extension on the five book deal. Good job, Rick! You're still not forgiven for the drab that was Blood of Olympus, though!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apollo is a Dork
*by C***S on May 18, 2017*

Rick Riordan brings us another amazing book in the wondrous world of gods and myths that he has built. Delving ever deeper into the ‘not so common’ mythologies along the way. In this book, Apollo has left Camp Half-Blood behind with Leo, Calypso and our favorite mechanical dragon, Festus, to restore the Oracles, demigod communication and to (hopefully) regain his Godly prowess and return to Mount Olympus. “I may or may not have emptied my bladder in the channel. (Don’t tell Leo. He was downstream.)” Oh goodness, Apollo is a Dork and breaks the fourth wall almost as much as Deadpool! (But in a more kid friendly manner.) Apollo is such a sassy, narcissistic character who you can’t help but like, even with his hilarious disdain for us mortals and our mortal ways of doing things. But I can already see a new side to Apollo unfolding throughout the pages of series as it continues. I have thoughts that his heart is growing, not unlike that of the Grinch, and that Apollo is learning about family and friendship and a new sense of home because so far the stories seem to center around a safe haven for our hero friends and well… let’s face it, the Gods seem to have a disconnect when it comes to mortal lives. So I’m curious to see how these feelings of Apollo’s, lessons and friendships he is gaining will affect him once he returns to Olympus. Besides Apollo we see the return of some familiar characters (YES!!) and meet many new and endearing ones, as well as a new sanctuary for those who seek one. This book is full of adventure, a few twists, and lots of laughs and even has some adorable LGBTQ characters that I honestly adored. You know, Apollo himself is bisexual. And if you ever get curious while reading one of Riordan’s books, Google and discover even more about the mythology behind the story and see how Riordan keeps it true to history, but tweaked to fit the stories. Definitely cannot wait for the next branch of Apollo’s (or Lester’s Papadopoulos’s) adventures in The Burning Maze!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loss, Love, and the Pain That Changes Everything
*by M***L on December 24, 2025*

Just finished The Dark Prophecy and it honestly hit way harder than I expected. This wasn’t just an adventure—it was heartbreak, love, loss, and resilience all tangled together. Death isn’t distant or abstract in this book; it’s personal, and you can feel how much it changes Apollo. The pain sticks, the loss matters, and it forces Apollo to confront emotions he’s ignored forever. By the end, it felt like I wasn’t just watching a character grow—I was watching someone learn what it truly means to love, to grieve, and to keep going anyway.

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